We
are located downtown in the Promenade level of The Tour Telus
Building at 630 René Lévesque Blvd. West (corner University
Street) Suite 185. It's the building with the Bank of Montreal in
the lobby. The easiest way to travel to our centre is by Metro. We
are near the McGill

Keep your eyes peeled for the new YES Program Book: Winter/Spring 2006,
detailing all products and services available in the new year at YES. An
electronic version is currently available for download at: www.yesmontreal.ca.

2) UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

Heads up on some of the workshops and seminars at YES in January. All
interested participants MUST register by calling 514.878.9788:

Starting Your Own Business Seminar Series - January 10
- $50 (for series of 5 workshops)

Turning Relationships Into Customers - January 16 - $15

Basic Business French Courses - January 17 - $65

Grants & Loans Information Sessions - January 11 - FREE

Job Search Orientation Session - January 9 - FREE

Cover Letter & Resume Writing Workshop - January 16 - FREE

Cold Calling & Informational Interview Workshop - January 17 - FREE

Negotiation Workshop - January 25 - FREE

Networking & Marketing Yourself - January 9 - FREE

Interview Workshop - January 10 - FREE

All workshops are located at YES. For more information
such as descriptions and times please visit www.yesmontreal.ca
or call 514.878.9788.

3) LAND A JOB WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT!

A late addition to the upcoming programming season and therefore,
unlisted in our Program Book, YES is pleased to announce a new
collaboration with the Public Service Commission of Canada. The PSCC
will be holding an information session at YES to help interested
participants increase their chances of securing employment in the
Federal Public Service.

January 26, 2006
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Topics of discussion:

- Where to find positions
- How to read a posting
- How to apply
- How to prepare for the interview
- Presentation of a DVD on the second language requirements in the
federal public service.

Interested participants MUST pre-register.
Please call: 514.878.9788 or email info@yesmontreal.ca
for more information.

5) HOLIDAY SEASON CLOSURE

The YES centre will be closed for the holidays as of December 21 at 5:00
pm and will re-open on January 9 at 9:00 am.

FROM ALL OF US AT YES: SEASON'S
GREETING AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

The Montreal Entrepreneur's Guidebook -- $40
With summer vacations winding down and September around
the corner, get back to business as usual with The
Montreal Entrepreneur's Guidebook. This 600-page,
comprehensive resource guide provides entrepreneurs with a
detailed roadmap to starting a business. Published by YES,
the guidebook includes an updated and revised listing of
local entrepreneurial resources and is currently used in
several Montreal-area educational institutions. View
sample pages on the YES website: www.yesmontreal.ca.
To order, please call: (514) 878-9788.

Business Skills For Creative Souls: The Montreal
Artist's Handbook -- $19.95
A must-have for all artists, this handy guide, published
by YES, includes tips based on interviews with over 50
local, artistic celebrities. Topics covered include
marketing, accounting, legal matters, employment &
business basics, and funding for artists. The handbook
also includes a resource listing of over 75 non-profit
organizations that provide support for artists, including
organizations that offer funding programs. View sample
pages on the YES website: www.yesmontreal.ca.
To order, please call: (514) 878-9788.

Interested in Internships?
Get valuable, paid work experience in your field of
interest through the YES Internship Program. Participants
are placed in organizations in outlying areas of Montreal
and learn practical skills in their career field, helping
ensure their successful integration into the job market.
For more information, visit the YES website at: www.yesmontreal.ca
or call the Internship Coordinator at: (514) 878-9788.

ENTREPRENEURIAL AND JOB SEARCH
OPPORTUNITIES

Cold Hard Cash For Your Business!
Are you looking to start a business but need the cash?
Apply now for a loan of up to $15,000
through Youth Employment Services (YES) in
partnership with the Canadian Youth Business Foundation
(CYBF).

Eligibility Criteria
Be between 18 and 34 years of age.
Be eligible to work in Canada.
Demonstrate relevant knowledge and/or experience within
the industry.
Work in the business on a full-time basis.
Present a business plan demonstrating the viability of
your business.
Be in business for less than 12 months (from the time of
your first sale).
For more information or to apply, attend the Grants &
Loans Information Session at the YES centre or contact the
Business Coach at: bcoach@yesmontreal.ca
or (514) 878-9788 ext.315.

The Montreal Entrepreneur's Guidebook -- $40
With summer vacations winding down and September around
the corner, get back to business as usual with The
Montreal Entrepreneur's Guidebook. This 600-page,
comprehensive resource guide provides entrepreneurs with a
detailed roadmap to starting a business. Published by YES,
the guidebook includes an updated and revised listing of
local entrepreneurial resources and is currently used in
several Montreal-area educational institutions. View
sample pages on the YES website: www.yesmontreal.ca.
To order, please call: (514) 878-9788.

Business Skills For Creative Souls: The Montreal
Artist's Handbook -- $19.95
A must-have for all artists, this handy guide, published
by YES, includes tips based on interviews with over 50
local, artistic celebrities. Topics covered include
marketing, accounting, legal matters, employment &
business basics, and funding for artists. The handbook
also includes a resource listing of over 75 non-profit
organizations that provide support for artists, including
organizations that offer funding programs. View sample
pages on the YES website: www.yesmontreal.ca.
To order, please call: (514) 878-9788.

Interested in Internships?
Get valuable, paid work experience in your field of
interest through the YES Internship Program. Participants
are placed in organizations in outlying areas of Montreal
and learn practical skills in their career field, helping
ensure their successful integration into the job market.
For more information, visit the YES website at: www.yesmontreal.ca
or call the Internship Coordinator at: (514) 878-9788.

The Quebec government
has begun to develop a Youth Action Strategy for the 2005-2008
period...meetings are being set up with a goal to help improve the
support to young people including help with entering into the
workforce and to foster educational success. Right now there are
consultations in various regions, and they are including youth
exodus of the youth . You can get more information at the
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